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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $803. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Adelaide.$695 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Adelaide on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.
Adelaide.$695 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Adelaide on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.
Adelaide.$708 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $708, select.
Adelaide.$797 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $797, select.
Adelaide.$797 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $797, select.
Adelaide.$798 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.
Adelaide.$801 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $801, select.
Adelaide.$803 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $803, select.
Adelaide.$806 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $806, select.
Adelaide.$816 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Adelaide on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $816, select.
Adelaide.$821 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Adelaide on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $821, select.
Adelaide.$827 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Adelaide on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $827, select.
Adelaide.$829 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Adelaide on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $829, select.
Adelaide.$830 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Adelaide on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $830, select.
Adelaide.$831 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Adelaide on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $831, select.
Adelaide.$832 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Adelaide on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $832, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Adelaide

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Christchurch to Adelaide flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jul
from $973
Aug
from $803
Sep
from $821
Oct
from $830
Nov
from $708
Dec
from $806
Jan
from $797
Feb
from $695
Mar
from $797
Apr
from $831
May
from $843
Jun
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Christchurch to Adelaide: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$695
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time4 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Adelaide: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to Adelaide is $695. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from Christchurch to Adelaide.
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia fly direct from Christchurch to Adelaide.
As of July 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Christchurch to Adelaide.
The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Adelaide is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport on Tuesday, 2 February 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Adelaide but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Adelaide is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to Adelaide.

Travelling from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport.

  • Adelaide's timezone is UTC+10:30, making Adelaide two hours 30 minutes behind Christchurch.

  • To ensure you get on your CHC to ADL flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Air New Zealand has direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Adelaide — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air New Zealand.

  • Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier offering CHC to ADL flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CHC and ADL:

    • Sydney Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Gold Coast Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • $305 is currently the best price for a one-way Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. A return flight starts at $695. These prices can change based on availability.

  • To find cheap tickets from CHC to ADL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • Finding cheap flights from CHC to ADL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport.

Handy information about Christchurch Airport (CHC)

  • Of the flights that depart from Christchurch Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Christchurch to Christchurch Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to CHC? If you've booked an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ADL instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Adelaide Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, simba car rental or East Coast to explore Adelaide and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Adelaide Airport about one week in advance of your trip.

Getting from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to central Adelaide

  • Adelaide Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Adelaide Airport (ADL)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Adelaide. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Adelaide is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Christchurch Airport to Adelaide Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHC to ADL in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 14ºC then.

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